The Extraordinary History of the Fae

Fairies, Spirits, and Other Magical Beings

Discover the spellbinding history of fairies.

Travel through time and across the globe to discover fantastic folklore, magical chance encounters, and mythical beings. This audiobook covers everything from the origin of the word “fairy” to the modern tales and superstitions that still exist today.

Meet magical characters, and hear their stories, from the powerful Diwata Maria Makiling to the famed healer and sorceress Morgan le Fay.

This audiobook delves into the way magic has been seen and thought of throughout history, both good and bad, in a sensitive and appropriate way. With magic, history and a whole lot of fairy dust at your fingertips, this audiobook will leave listeners totally dazzled.


Hazel Atkinson is a British writer with a background in History and Classics. She's been placed in competitions including the V S Pritchett Memorial prize and H G Wells Short Story Competition.

Professor Diane Purkiss is an Australian historian who is Professor of English Literature at Oxford. Her interests include the supernatural, especially witchcraft, children’s literature, folklore, and fairytale.

© 2026 Professor Diane Purkiss and Hazel Atkinson (P) 2026 DK Audio
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Discover the spellbinding history of fairies.

Travel through time and across the globe to discover fantastic folklore, magical chance encounters, and mythical beings. This audiobook covers everything from the origin of the word “fairy” to the modern tales and superstitions that still exist today.

Meet magical characters, and hear their stories, from the powerful Diwata Maria Makiling to the famed healer and sorceress Morgan le Fay.

This audiobook delves into the way magic has been seen and thought of throughout history, both good and bad, in a sensitive and appropriate way. With magic, history and a whole lot of fairy dust at your fingertips, this audiobook will leave listeners totally dazzled.


Hazel Atkinson is a British writer with a background in History and Classics. She's been placed in competitions including the V S Pritchett Memorial prize and H G Wells Short Story Competition.

Professor Diane Purkiss is an Australian historian who is Professor of English Literature at Oxford. Her interests include the supernatural, especially witchcraft, children’s literature, folklore, and fairytale.

© 2026 Professor Diane Purkiss and Hazel Atkinson (P) 2026 DK Audio

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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